In addition, affected individuals may heal slowly from injuries or have frequent infections due to the loss of normal white blood cells that fight infection. (sbnation.com)
Your vet or groomer might do this regularly, particularly if your dog has frequent infections without any early symptoms. (straightpoop.com)
On top of that, lifestyle factors, including stress, obesity, heavy alcohol drinking, and poor hygiene, can all weaken your immune response and lead to more frequent infections, Dr. Boffetta notes. (health.com)